Finding joy and contentment is not always easy. But God has given us a roadmap within his Word. Join me as we dive into what He has to say and learn how to seek out that joy and contentment in all aspects of life.
I don’t care who you are, or what your current life stage is, you know what it means to be too busy. When we crowd so many activities, people, and responsibilities into our lives, there is little time or energy left for any sort of joy. Even those things that started out as fun, can choke the enjoyment out of life if we allow them. How can I stop being so busy in life?
A feeling of contentment is something we all desire, but sometimes seems impossible to find. We all have to learn to be content in our circumstances. And just when we think we’ve figured it out, life throws a curve ball that brings the discontentment once again. So, what’s the secret? How do you live a contented life?
Disappointment is one of the most awful feelings in the whole world. There is nothing worse than looking forward to something – an event, a gift, an outcome, and then having your hopes crumble before your eyes. So, what questions should we ask ourselves in order to examine our hearts when feeling disappointed?
Many of us have experienced, or are experiencing, various versions of chronic pain for varying periods of time. In many cases, it doesn’t make sense and there seems to be no explanation.
“Don’t ever pray for patience!” Right? Isn’t that what everybody says? Why do you suppose that is? If the path to patience is so difficult, how in the world can there be joy?
I have long been a shoe girl. For me, I just love the way they look. I love the way my feet feel in them, the many changing designs that they produce, and the fact that I can dress them up for work, or down with a pair of jeans on the weekends. But shouldn’t so much joy be reserved for less materialistic things?
It doesn’t matter how you found yourself in the situation, whether you were laid off, fired, or if you walked out on your own accord, being unemployed (when you’d rather be otherwise) really sucks!
God’s purpose in creating the earth, was as a gift to mankind, who He created for the purpose of glorifying Him. He loved us, so that we would, in turn, love Him. And just like any gift that we receive from a loved one, we should cherish it, care for it, and enjoy it.
Marriage can work, if we make the choice to honor the commitment made and to learn and grow together. This is what we have learned so far in our happy marriage. My hope is that you can learn from our mistakes, and maybe recreate our wins.
I don’t care who you are, or what your current life stage is, you know what it means to be too busy. When we crowd so many activities, people, and responsibilities into our lives, there is little time or energy left for any sort of joy. Even those things that started out as fun, can choke the enjoyment out of life if we allow them. How can I stop being so busy in life?
God’s love is one of those topics that has been over taught. The verses that have been used to describe it have been over quoted. Not that they shouldn’t be, don’t get me wrong. But for many of us, we’ve grown numb to the information, not fully grasping it’s meaning within our hearts.
Worrying about your appearance takes a lot of time and obsessing over what others think can be draining. Outer beauty is a mirage. It is always changing, and it is exhausting to try and chase a ghost. What does the Bible say about beauty, and how can I find rest in that?
Christian complacency is a dangerous place to be. It might feel comfy and cozy for the moment, but that comfort is actually a crafty disguise for a numbness to growth and conviction.
No matter who you are, or where your weaknesses lie, we all have a hard time with new friends. But if we can make the effort to put ourselves out there, a friend can be a huge blessing.